Small Business Center
Accounting: Sales and Use Tax 101 Session
Learn the basics of sales and use taxes. This seminar is ideal for retailers or any business that wants to sell! (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 15, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7887-700
Accounting: Tax Implications for Starting a Business
Get your business off on the right foot by complying with NC tax laws from the beginning. Presented by the NC Department of Revenue. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Sep 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7840-702
Accounting: Withholding 101 Session
You're hiring. Congratulations! Make sure you understand your withholding obligations as well as when you hire someone as a contractor or an employee. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Oct 27, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7860-701
Advantages of Lean
The benefits of Lean for a small business include: reducing the cost of doing business, quicker delivery of your product or service (a competitive advantage), and your ability to make your own improvements with your own employees. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $25.00- Tue, Sep 15, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7820-700 Class has been canceled - Updated Sep 10, 2009
Auto Dealers' License Renewal
This course is approved by the NC DMV for six hours of continuing education credit for license renewal for independent auto dealers. The course includes recent changes in the rules and regulations for independent auto dealers. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $75.00- Tue, Nov 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7701-705
Better Business Practices for Project Based Businesses
This eight session course teaches leaders of existing companies how to improve business performance and operating profits when their business is to deliver customer-specific solutions. The course focus is nine core business practices that improve results in eight distinct areas of business performance - independent of client type or industry. Each week also provides a self-assessment tool that can be used to measure progress and results from effectively applying the core business practices. Per a previous student, this class 'Helped me organize my thoughts in order to take steps to better organize our company' CEO, solar energy company. (20 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $375.00- Mon, Sep 21 - Nov 09, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7850-700 Class has been canceled - Updated Sep 14, 2009
Business Plan Basics
This seminar is co-sponsored with the Small Business and Technology Development Center of Western NC and students will learn the purposes and sections of a business plan and the questions each section of the plan should answer. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Wed, Oct 14, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- 102 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7782-703
Business, How to Buy and Sell a
This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Nov 10, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7795-709
Business: How to Value a
This course will provide an introduction to several methods which are used to value a business, the terminology used, and the due diligence necessary to prepare a valuation report. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 08, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7810-702
Federal and State Tax Breaks for buying Green in your Business and Home
Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates and how new tax credits can create significant savings for small business and at home. This seminar will review all of the available tax credits and how to take advantage of them. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $15.00- Thu, Dec 10, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7281-700
Food Industry: How to Start a Food Business
Join us for this comprehensive overview of the food industry business. This class will meet five times with the final exercise being a 'test taste' of class participants' food products. Students must attend all classes in order to be involved in the final exercise. Topics covered will include Food Industry Basics, Compliance and Legal Issues, Packaging and Branding Ones Food Product. (15 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Thu, Oct 01 - Nov 05, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 228 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7715-702
Legal: NC LEAP - Employment Law
You may think you have independent contractors who are actually employees under the law. Their rights and your responsibilities differ depending on your status. Do you know who works for you? Whether you have 1 or 100, basic knowledge of employment law can help protect your growing business and those who work for you. Presented by NC LEAP (NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project) which is a public service program of the NC Bar Association Foundation. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Oct 06, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7899-700
Legal: NC LEAP - Entity Formation
Learn more about the various types of entity formation which exist. In addition, participants will also learn how selecting an incorrect business entity could limit options for growing one's business while increasing personal and tax liability. Presented by NC LEAP (NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project) which is a public service program of the NC Bar Association Foundation. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7898-700
Legal: NC LEAP - Intellectual Property
Ideas have value and you have plenty. You may be an inventor or not but your business still needs to know when to protect client lists, logos, slogans, written materials, recipes, business models etc. In a world where intellect is income, everything you think could be worth protecting. How much are your business thoughts worth. This seminar will help you find out. Presented by NC LEAP (NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project) which is a public service program of the NC Bar Association Foundation. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 01, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7889-700
Legal: Small Claims for Landlords
This seminar will assist participants in learning how to complete paperwork for evictions, to recover property and past due rent as well as regulations on what landlords can and can't do. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $10.00- Tue, Sep 29, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7714-701 Class has been canceled - Updated Sept 25, 2009
Duke Nonprofit Managemen Fundamentals - Organization Planning
This interactive session focuses on the importance of developing a mission statement, principles, and a realistic vision for the organizations future. It teaches about how annual program planning and fund development planning are integral to successful strategic planning, Instructor Judy Futch focuses her nonprofit consulting work on the human dimension of change and transition as well as coaching organizations on strategies and collaborations for success. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class and there will be a working lunch. Students can bring their own lunch or purchase one during class for $8. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $98.00- Thu, Sep 17, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7783-702
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals - Board Basics
This interactive session includes review of the seven basic board responsibilities; ways to engage board members before, during and after meetings; standards for excellence for nonprofit organizations; and a fun, easy way to help your board discuss and decide on goals, roles, responsibilities, and how to work together. Instructor Pam Sugarman has experience as a nonprofit board member, staff member and consultant. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class and there will be a working lunch. Students can bring their own lunch or purchase one during class for $8. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $98.00- Thu, Oct 01, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7784-702
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals - Financial Management
Being able to analyze and understand where you are and where you are going financially has never been more important for nonprofit organizations. We all have to control costs, manage income, and keep organization leaders fully informed of the changing financial picture. This course provides accessible information and practical tools including:recordkeeping, essential financial documents, organization and project budgeting, how to calculate program costs, and fiduciary responsibilities of the Board. This course is appropriate for organizations of any size or developmental stage. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class and there will be a working lunch. Students can bring their own lunch or purchase one during class for $8. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $98.00- Wed, Oct 28, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7785-703
Nonprofit: How to Start a Nonprofit Entity
Starting a non-profit organization can be rewarding and fulfilling. This seminar will review the basics on how to start such an organization, how to manage and what resources are available. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Sep 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 127 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7760-709 Class has been canceled - Updated Sept 21, 2009
- Tue, Oct 13, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7760-708
NC Department of Labor: New Crane and Derricks Standard Update
The North Carolina Department of Labor is pleased to announce this training opportunity for North Carolina employers and employees. This presentation is designed to help North Carolina employers/employees understand the requirements of the new, North Carolina State Specific Crane and Derricks Standard. Because this is offered free of charge and presented by OSH Division class size will be limited.
Total Registration Fee: Free- Fri, Oct 09, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7903-701 CLASS IS FULL - 9/24/09
- Fri, Oct 09, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7903-700 CLASS IS FULL - 9/30/09
Podcasting: Producing Web Audio and Video
For the beginner in web audio and video, this class offers an overview of some of the basic tools (software and hardware) needed to produce quality web audio and video. A professional videographer, Liz Lange, will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. Sarah Benoit, an online marketing specialist, will discuss methods of using podcasting as a promotional device for websites. Discussions will include methods of placing web audio and video on websites and syndicating the content across multiple web channels to generate traffic. This hands-on, interactive learning class is a great preparation for any small to medium sized business owner or individual interested in producing professional quality web audio and video. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Wed, Nov 04, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 340 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7881-701
Renegotiating your Commercial Lease
How to work with Landlords in stressful situations, exploring creative solutions, and understanding the ins and outs of kick-out clauses, expansion clauses, lease assignments and other risk mitigation clauses. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Nov 12, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7896-700
SBA: Business Planning and Entrepreneurial Development Resources
Find out the basic elements of a business plan - what it contains and why it is important for your startup or existing business. Learn about the many SBA Web-based resources to help you start or expand a small business. Discover the many in-person counseling and training resources available to help you with your startup or existing small business. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Oct 20, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- 101 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7709-711
SCORE: Accounting for Non-Accountants
There are three financial documents that comprise the key tools all knowledgeable business owners use to manage their businesses: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement (aka Profit and Loss Statement) and the Cash Flow Statement. Join us to learn how to prepare and evaluate these documents. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (4.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Oct 03, 8:30AM - 1:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7712-714
- Sat, Nov 14, 8:30AM - 1:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7712-715
SCORE: Basic Internet Marketing
In this introductory seminar you will learn how make Internet tools work for you such as what kind of website should you build, speak the language of the World Wide Web, what are blogs, networking sites, search engines, pay per click, email newsletters and more! PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Wed, Oct 14, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7718-708
- Thu, Dec 03, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7718-709 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 28, 2009
SCORE: Employment Law Session
This seminar will stress the non- Human Resource aspects of a business. It will cover such topics as workman's compensation, the definition of independent contractors and how to avoid making the mistake of calling employees 'contract labor.' We will talk about specific insurance needs with employees, paying yourself and major employment law do's and don'ts. Additionally, one of our speakers will present how to conduct legal interviews, what questions to avoid and why, how to discipline and how to terminate correctly to avoid morale as well as legal problems. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Oct 24, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7835-700
SCORE: Great Beginnings
The comprehensive course will address core questions designed to determine whether you have seriously thought through the requirements to start and manage a new business venture. In addition, legal issues such as the ins and outs of how to structure your business will be discussed as well as actions to pay attention to such as partnership agreements, who does what and with what authority as well as when to consult an attorney. This seminar will also address accounting and tax issues, how to market your new business, the importance of networking, insurance tips and various ways to finance a new or small business. Lunch is included and preregistration is required. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $35.00- Sat, Sep 12, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7716-714 Class has been canceled - Updated Sep 09, 2009
- Sat, Oct 31, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7716-713
SCORE: Maximizing Your Website
Learn how to increase your website's performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Thu, Oct 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-704 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 28, 2009
- Thurs, Dec 03, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-702
SCORE: Business Plan - a Must! Former Title - Your Business Plan
This program focuses on three key objectives: 1) allow you to test your business before you invest your time and money; 2) evaluate if your current business needs improvement 3) prepare you to go to a lender or investor with a winning proposal. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Sep 26, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7721-708
- Sat, Nov 07, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7721-709
SCORE: Survival Marketing
When a troubled company hires a specialist to save it from financial ruin what do you think is the first thing he or she does? Market! You see, without sales a business has no financial future! To be successful as a marketer it is critical that you understand some key concepts about your customers. This seminar will teach you how to identify these important items and how to use these concepts to grow your business to success. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Oct 10, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-708
- Sat, Nov 21, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-709
Social Networking for Entrepreneurs
Learn how marketing on the Internet through social networks can increase visibility, strengthen branding and generate more sales for your agribusiness. Students will build a list of valuable social networking sites for use in the future, explore Facebook tools and how to use them, learn how social networks complement a website and understand the varying options for producing and distributing online audio and video. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Wed, Oct 21, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 140 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7897-700
Social Networking for Agribusiness
Learn how marketing on the Internet through social networks can increase visibility, strengthen branding and generate more sales for your agribusiness. Students will build a list of valuable social networking sites for use in the future, explore FaceBook tools & how to use them, learn how social networks complement a website and understand the varying options for producing and distributing online audio and video. Space limited. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Wed, Jul 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SEF-7811-700
Twetiquette - Twitter - Basics Etiquette
What is the big deal with Twitter? What is Twitter? Is it for me? Is it something that my business or organization should be doing? These are very common questions today because the popularity of social media is soaring and everywhere you turn you are hearing about it. Over lunch we will talk about the basics of Twitter including everything from signing up to using it for your business. Troy Tolle, CTO of DigitalChalk, and Bobby Rettew, COO of View Digital Media, will lead a discussion that will show you how to use Twitter effectively including proper etiquette when using Twitter. Bring your lunch and even your laptop if you want. Join the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council and the A-B Tech Small Business Center for this lunch and learn. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Fri, Oct 09, 11:30AM - 1:30PM
- 228 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7888-701
What's the Business Value of Green?
"Green" creates sustainable business advantage when it goes beyond being a label to delivering a better result in the way we live, work and do business. This one evening seminar teaches entrepreneurs and existing businesses how to discover sustainable green business advantages that can increase their revenues and profits. The seminar will provide tools that can be used by anyone to guide this "green business value" discovery process. (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Thu, Oct 08, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- 209 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7851-700 Class has been canceled - Updated Oct 05, 2009